Editorial Pick · $15
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
Cooperative trick-taking. 96 missions of escalating difficulty. Plays anywhere.
Light weight
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
Why The Crew: Mission Deep Sea.
Cooperative trick-taking. 96 missions of escalating difficulty. Plays anywhere.
It plays best in two players, 3-4 players and cooperative situations — that's where this pick earns its place over the alternatives at the same weight class.
No paid placement. No sponsorship. We tested the game and chose it. The Amazon link funds the lights — if you'd rather buy direct from a local game store, find one via BoardGameGeek.
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